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2. At the ends of the epiphysis, between the joints. Acts as a '''shock absorber'''.
2. At the ends of the epiphysis, between the joints. Acts as a '''shock absorber'''.
For more information on bone and joint development, click[[Bone & Joint Development - Anatomy & Physiology|here]].
For more information on bone and joint development, click [[Bone & Joint Development - Anatomy & Physiology|here]].
[[Image:Growth plate.jpg|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Growth plate (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]]
[[Image:Growth plate.jpg|right|thumb|100px|<small><center>Growth plate (Image sourced from Bristol Biomed Image Archive with permission)</center></small>]]